The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Tall, large-framed right-hander standing 6-foot-5, 215-pounds. His arm works long and loose with a high 3/4 release point, struggling to repeat the slot at times. Katz worked his fastball mostly 88-90 mph, topping at 91 mph. Katz’s best pitch was a lively changeup thrown with fastball arm speed at 81-84 mph, diving late to the arm-side. For his final offering he flashed a slanting slider at 75 mph.
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Tall, large-framed right-hander standing 6-foot-5, 215-pounds. His arm works long and loose with a high 3/4 release point, struggling to repeat the slot at times. Katz worked his fastball mostly 88-90 mph, topping at 91 mph. Katz’s best pitch was a lively changeup thrown with fastball arm speed at 81-84 mph, diving late to the arm-side. For his final offering he flashed a slanting slider at 75 mph.